May half term 2025: 31 restaurants/cafés where kids can eat for FREE or £1 this May

Kids Eat Free May half term 2025 – Best Deals on Kids’ Meals This School Holiday!

Looking for the best deals on kids’ meals this May half ter,? You’ve come to the right place! Here, you’ll find a comprehensive list of restaurants and cafes offering kids eat FREE or for just £1 during the May half term, making it easy to enjoy family dining without breaking the bank. From popular chains to hidden gems, I’ve got you covered with all the places where your kids can eat for free or at a great discount this May.

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1. The Real Greek

At The Real Greek, children can enjoy a free meal on Sundays with every £15 spent by an adult. The offer includes a kids’ meal from the Kids Menu, a drink, and ice cream or sorbet. To qualify for this promotion, each adult must spend £15 or more, and the offer is limited to one free kids’ meal per adult. This deal is available for children under 12 and is valid for dine-in only at all The Real Greek locations.

London locations: St Martins Lane, Strand, Covent Garden, Soho, Bankside, Dulwich Village, Marylebone, Tower Bridge, Spitalfields, Westfield London and Stratford and Muswell Hill.

2. Barbican Kitchen

At the Barbican, children under 10 can enjoy a free kids’ meal from the kids’ menu with every adult meal purchased over £10.

Address: Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London, EC2Y 8DS

3. Kids eat FREE at Purezza

At Purezza, children under 10 can enjoy a free mini pizza as part of the Kids Eat Free offer. Along with this delicious treat, Purezza offers a full kids’ menu with plenty of child-friendly options, making it a truly family-friendly dining experience at all their restaurants.

Address: 45-47 Parkway, London NW1 7PN

4. Preto

At Preto, children up to 10 years old can enjoy a free meal with the Rodizio offer. To redeem, simply download the voucher and present it to a member of staff. This offer is valid every weekday from 4 pm and all weekend long. A maximum of one child can receive a free meal with each full-paying adult rodizio. Proof of age may be requested for children.

London locations: Angel, Putney, Queensway, Victoria, and West End.

5. Kids eat FREE at Dobbies

Enjoy a family offer at Dobbies where kids eat free! When you order any adult traditional or full breakfast, your child can enjoy a free breakfast, or with any adult main course, they can choose a free hot meal or a pick ‘n’ mix lunch box, along with a free child’s drink. Available every day in their restaurant, this great deal ensures your little ones are well-fed and happy. Please note, a £1 supplement applies to kids’ Sunday roast and this offer cannot be combined with any other. 

London locations: Westbourne Grove, Chiswick, Richmond and Woodcote Green.

6. Angus Steakhouse

At Angus Steakhouse, children aged 8 and under can enjoy a complimentary dish from the Kids Menu when accompanied by a full-paying adult. The Kids Menu also includes an activity sheet and colouring crayons, keeping little ones entertained during mealtime. This offer is available every day from 12 pm to 5 pm, except on Saturdays at the Bond Street and Oxford Circus branches.

London locations: Picadilly Circus, Leicester Square, Paddington, Oxford Circus and Bond St.

7. IKEA

Kids eat from 95p at IKEA. Your little ones can enjoy Kids pasta and a soft drink for 95p or any other Kids Meal for £1.50.

London locations: Greenwich, Croydon and Wembley.

8. Gordon Ramsay Restaurants

At Ramsay restaurants, kids can enjoy free meals from the Ramsay Kids Menu when dining with adults. For each adult who orders from the À la Carte menu, a main course from the Kids Menu is complimentary. Children can enjoy a main for free and even treat themselves to a sweet dessert for just £3.50. 

London locations: Only available at BSK Battersea Power station and Heddon Street Kitchen.

9. Premier Inn

At Premier Inn, you don’t have to be a guest in order to enjoy breakfast. Enjoy their all-you-can-eat Premier Inn Breakfast from just £10.99 and kids eat FREE! Available for up to TWO under 16s for every paying adult. More info can be found here.

London locations: Southwark, Waterloo, Holborn, Old Street and more.

10. Travelodge

Unlimited breakfast starts from only £8.99 and kids aged 15 and under eat completely FREE. Up to 2 kids aged 15 or under eat FREE for every full paying adult. More info can be found here.

London locations: Waterloo, Covent Garden, Euston and more. 

11. Bella Italia

At Bella Italia, kids can eat for free all day on Thursdays, or for just £1 until 6 pm from Sunday to Wednesday. Children aged 2-11 can enjoy a delicious three-course meal with a drink, making it a great family-friendly dining option. Outside these times, Bella Italia still offers value-for-money meals with a Smaller Menu at £6.49 and a Larger Menu at £8.49, offering 50% bigger mains for hungrier kids. To keep little ones entertained, there’s a colouring sheet provided, and families can share their creations on Facebook and Instagram for a chance to win Bella treats.

London locations: Paddington, Queensway, South Kensington and more.

12. TGI Fridays

At TGI Fridays, children up to 12 years old can enjoy a free kids’ main meal with the purchase of a full-price adult main meal, available all day, every day. This fantastic offer is available for both new and existing Stripes Rewards Members, making it an ideal choice for families looking to enjoy a meal together.

London locations: Enfield, Leicester Square, Stratford, Wembley and The o2.

13. Harvey Nichols

At Harvey Nichols, Knightsbridge, children under 12 can enjoy a free meal every Sunday at the Fifth Floor Café. When accompanied by an adult dining from the à la carte menu, kids can choose from the #KidsMenu and enjoy a complimentary meal. For REWARDS members, this benefit extends Monday to Sunday—simply show your REWARDS profile to claim. The offer is valid for one child’s meal with every adult’s main course ordered from the all-day menu.

Address: 109-125 Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7RJ

14. Morrisons

Kids can eat free at Morrisons. You can enjoy a free kids meal when you purchase any adult meal at £5 or more. Kids get one free meal, including fruit and a drink. Offer valid for children under 16 and excludes Café specials. Kids meal must be from Café kids menu or chilled kids snack pack.London locations: Southwark, Camden, Camberwell, Peckham and more 

15. Franco Manca

At Franco Manca, children aged 12 and under can enjoy a free kids’ pizza with the purchase of any full-priced adult main meal. This offer is available Monday to Thursday at selected pizzerias, so families can enjoy a delicious meal together while keeping the bills smaller. Perfect for little pizza lovers, the offer is valid at participating locations, and kids can indulge in a tasty meal with tomato-sauce-spattered tablecloths to match the fun dining experience!

London locations: Stoke Newington, East Dulwich, Balham, Chiswick and Kilburn.

16. Heathrow Airport

Kids eat FREE at Heathrow Airport. During the school holidays, kids can eat FREE at selected restaurants at Heathrow. More info can be found here.

17. Sizzling Pubs

At Sizzling Pubs, kids can eat for just £1 Monday to Friday from 3 pm, with the purchase of an adult main meal. The Kids’ Menu offers a variety of delicious choices, including classic cheese and tomato pizza, fish fingers, and more, allowing little ones to pick their own main, side, and veg. For only £4.49 (under 5’s) or £5.49 (over 5’s), the Kids’ Meal Deal includes a main, dessert, and a drink, including a fruit shoot. During school holidays, the Kids Eat for £1 offer is available from 12 pm. This great value deal is available at most locations, though some sites may have a reduced menu. For full details, visit your chosen pub’s website.

London locations: The Crown, Northolt, Three Blackbirds, Bexley

18. Las Iguanas 

Join My Iguanas and enjoy FREE niños meals for your little ones! Simply download the app and receive free meals for mini Iguanas every visit. Terms and conditions apply: Kids Eat Free offer is exclusively available with the My Iguanas app. The kids menu is applicable for children up to 12 years old. With each adult ordering a main course from the à la carte menu, one free kids meal from the Niños menu can be claimed for an accompanying child. The kids meal includes a choice of main, two sides, and a dessert.

London locations: Royal Festival Hall, Kingston, Ealing Stratford and more.

19. Banana Tree

Kids eat for free every Sunday at Banana Tree restaurants. With each full-price main meal ordered from the a la carte menu, one free kid’s main meal and dessert are provided. However, kids’ drinks are not included in this offer.

London locations: Greenwich, Battersea, Soho and more.

20. Asda 

Asda has announced that its widely loved ‘Kids Eat for £1’ café meal deals will now be available year-round at over 205 Asda Cafés, extending beyond just school holidays. Moreover, children purchasing the hot £1 meal deal will also receive a complimentary piece of fruit, such as an apple, pear, or banana. Additionally, Asda Cafés provide an alternative option with a £1 cold pick and mix selection, comprising a sandwich, drink, and piece of fruit.

Asda’s popular kids eat for £1 café meal deal to drop to just 60p for the month of May, including May half term week

London locations: Isle of Dogs and Hayes 

21. Kids Pass

Kids eat free at Hard Rock Cafe, Barburrito, Viva Brazil, Smashburger, and more with the Kids Pass app. For just £1, you can get 30 days of access to fantastic discounts using this link. The app is packed with great deals that make dining out with the family more affordable and fun!

22. Bill’s

Enjoy a budget-friendly family meal this May half term with Bill’s Kids Eat Free offer, running from Monday 26th May to Friday 6th June 2025 (weekdays only). When one adult orders any main dish – for breakfast, lunch, or dinner – up to two kids can eat completely free. It’s the perfect chance to treat the family without breaking the bank, with delicious options on the children’s menu like fluffy buttermilk pancakes, creamy mac & cheese, and crispy fish fingers with chips. Ideal for parents looking for child-friendly restaurants and half term dining deals across the UK. Please note this offer is not valid on Saturdays and Sundays. You can also check out the Pancake Parlour.

23. Byron

At Byron, kids can enjoy a free meal with the purchase of a full-priced burger by an adult. This offer is available at select Byron restaurants and is not constantly valid, so it’s best to check with the location. The free kid’s meal is only available when an adult orders a full-priced burger, and the offer can be redeemed once per customer. Click and collect or delivery orders are excluded, and the offer is subject to availability. Management reserves the right to remove this offer at any time and it cannot be combined with any other promotions.

London locations: South Kensington, Covent Garden, Tottenham Court Road and Westfield London

24. LSQ Rooftop

A lovely way to start your adventurous day! Check out LSQ Rooftop’s breakfast buffet where kids under 12 eat free!

Address: 9th Floor, Hotel Indigo 1 Leicester Square London, WC2H 7NA

25. Pizza Express 

From Monday 26th May to Sunday 1st June 2025, PizzaExpress is offering a FREE three-course Piccolo kids’ meal and Bambinoccino when you dine in and order any adult main – the perfect half term treat for families! In celebration of Disney’s Lilo & Stitch release, little ones aged 12 and under can enjoy a starter, main, dessert, and a warm milk Bambinoccino completely free. Please note, Piccolo drinks are not included and will be charged separately. This offer is valid for dine-in only, with one free kids’ meal per adult main at participating PizzaExpress restaurants.

London locations: Dean Street (Soho), Victoria Street, Southbank Centre, London Bridge, Tower Bridge.

26. Burger King

From 26th May to 1st June 2025, Burger King is bringing back its popular Kids Eat Free offer for half term – get a FREE King Jr.® Meal when you purchase a qualifying adult meal via the Burger King App at participating UK restaurants. Perfect for families on the go, this limited-time deal means your little one can enjoy favourites like a burger, fries, and a drink without spending extra. Available at selected locations nationwide, so check the app for your nearest spot and plan an affordable, tasty treat this school holiday.

27. Zizi

Kids eat free this May half term at Zizzi! From 27th May to 1st June 2025 (excluding Saturday 31st), enjoy a free Bambini meal with every adult main purchased when dining in. Whether your little ones are crazy for pizza or passionate about pasta, it’s the perfect way to enjoy a delicious family meal without stretching the budget. Available at participating Zizzi restaurants nationwide – T&Cs apply.

London locations: Bromley, Chiswick, Bankside and more.

28. Café Rouge

Indulge your little ones at Cafe Rouge with their fantastic Kids Eat Free offer! Every day from 12–4 pm, children up to 12 years old can enjoy 2 or 3 courses from the kids’ menu for free with the purchase of any adult main course. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing lunch or dinner, this is the perfect family dining deal. Please note that the offer may vary by location, so be sure to check the current campaign email or offer webpage for specific details. Enjoy great food and quality time at Cafe Rouge – kids eat free every day!

London locations: Victoria, St Paul’s and St Katherine docks.

29. Pausa

Treat the little ones to a delicious meal at Pausa Coffee Shop inside Dunelm! Kids eat free with every £4 spent in the café. Choose from a kids’ main, a drink, and 2 snacks – all for free when you make a purchase of £4 or more. It’s the perfect way to enjoy a family-friendly dining experience while shopping at Dunelm.

London locations: Croydon, Colliers Wood, Catford and more

30. The Mayfair Chippy

Bring your little ones to Mayfair Chippy in Knightsbridge for a family-friendly dining experience! From 26th May – 1st June 2025, kids aged 11 and under can enjoy a FREE main course from the kids’ menu with the purchase of any adult main course. Whether you’re craving traditional fish and chips or something from their full menu, it’s the perfect opportunity to treat your family to a delicious meal. This exclusive offer is available only for pre-booked tables and is valid at The Mayfair Chippy in Knightsbridge. Please note, the free kids’ meal is available only with the purchase of an adult main meal and cannot be combined with any other offers, promotions, or discounts.

Address: The Mayfair Chippy Knightsbridge, 138 Brompton Rd, London SW3 1HY

31. Brewdog

From 24th May – 1st June 2025, kids can eat for FREE at BrewDog when an adult orders a main meal and the visit is pre-booked! Enjoy one free kids’ meal with the purchase of an adult main, including burgers, pizza, salads, and regular wings. To claim the offer, simply use the booking type “KIDS EAT FREE.” The offer is valid for kids 13 and under and has a maximum group size of 8. Available at all BrewDog UK Bars. Pre-booking is required.

London locations: Soho, Paddington, Ealing and more. 

Make sure to save this post and check back regularly for the latest updates on where kids can eat for FREE or for just £1 this May half term holiday. We’re constantly adding new family dining deals and offers to help you save money on meals while enjoying time out with the kids. Whether you’re looking for breakfast, lunch, or dinner deals, this guide is your ultimate resource for affordable family dining options during the May school holidays. Stay tuned for updates so you don’t miss out on the best offers this May!

17 Comments

  1. JMC
    February 14, 2022 / 11:15 pm

    Thanks for the ideas they are simply brilliant and such memory builders.

    • Mummybloggernat
      Author
      February 15, 2022 / 7:23 pm

      You’re welcome 💜

  2. Elena
    February 15, 2022 / 3:43 pm

    Your page is amazing! ❤️Thank you for sharing all these great places! X

    • Mummybloggernat
      Author
      February 15, 2022 / 7:23 pm

      Thank you 💜

  3. Nina Paul
    April 11, 2022 / 1:47 pm

    This is awesome, although we have just been to Bread Street Kitchen in Southwark and they have informed me they are no longer doing kids eat free.

    • Mummybloggernat
      Author
      April 13, 2022 / 5:50 am

      Thanks for the update. Very strange they’ve ended this in the middle of the Easter holidays.

  4. May 30, 2022 / 8:09 pm

    This is so helpful! Not being from London or the area, what top three restaurants would you recommend? I’m looking for restaurants in the city since we are site sighing. Anyone of these have a view?

  5. Minty Gow
    October 18, 2022 / 11:34 am

    I am doing a radio news story this week on the Kids Eat for Free programme for the October Half Term, and how this will help families during the Cost of Living Crisis. If anyone has anything they would like to say on this matter please do get in touch! #journorequest – minty.gow@city.ac.uk

  6. Mama shaz
    February 13, 2023 / 11:03 am

    Thankyou for all the amazing information and money saving ideas! Appreciated

    • Mummybloggernat
      Author
      February 13, 2023 / 11:08 am

      So happy that I can help 🥰

  7. Meg
    May 31, 2023 / 8:40 am

    Thank you so much for creating this blog!

  8. Sasha
    July 24, 2023 / 9:29 am

    What a fab page!

  9. Michaela
    July 25, 2023 / 12:09 pm

    This is great!! Thanks so much x

  10. Chel
    October 12, 2023 / 12:24 am

    Thank you! You’re the best! My sons birthday is during the half term so this is very helpful

    • Mummybloggernat
      Author
      October 12, 2023 / 4:23 am

      You’re welcome:)

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